Junior Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company offering analytical testing services across various industries to enhance safety and sustainability. Our laboratories work with major companies worldwide to ensure product safety, authenticity, and accurate labeling. Eurofins is committed to societal health and safety, environmental protection, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

With over 35 years of growth from a single laboratory in Nantes to 61,000 staff across approximately 900 laboratories in 61 countries, Eurofins offers over 200,000 analytical methods to assess biological substances and products. In 2022, Eurofins reported revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been a top-performing stock in Europe over the past two decades.

We are recruiting a Project Coordinator for our sites in Heathrow, Midlands, or Birchwood Park. If you are passionate about a career in forensic testing and want to leverage your expertise, this is a great opportunity to join a successful, market-leading company with over 30 years of experience serving police forces, public sector bodies, and commercial organizations.

As a Project Coordinator, you will oversee strategic project coordination, supporting high-level business initiatives and ensuring their effective delivery within the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Coordinate and monitor strategic projects, supporting planning and delivery
• Develop and maintain project documentation, schedules, and performance updates
• Facilitate cross-departmental communication and accountability
• Organize workshops, reviews, and meetings
• Identify operational risks, flag delays, and suggest corrective actions
• Gather data for reports and dashboards
• Manage logistics for leadership team engagements
• Prepare meeting materials and track actions
• Assist in internal and external communications, including briefings and presentations
• Support stakeholders in key engagements
• Handle sensitive information discreetly
• Monitor priorities and deadlines to ensure leadership alignment

• Experience in fast-paced administrative or operational roles
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills across stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Experience managing complex projects with timelines, milestones, and stakeholder management
• Ability to work across multiple sites and virtual teams
• Professional handling of confidential information
• Strong multitasking abilities

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Scottish Widows Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 30 days)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Work anniversary awards and recognition schemes
• Employee technology scheme
• Discount vouchers and wellness benefits via our employee hub
• Perkbox membership for discounts and perks
• Learning and development support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay
• Referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Free onsite parking (location-dependent)

Important Notice for Candidates

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, security clearance is required, which involves a minimum of five years of UK residency. Criminal convictions may affect clearance. For Midlands site roles, contact with firearms, ammunition, or cartridge-based tools must be disclosed. Drug and alcohol testing may be required before employment.